A quick look at... That Boutique-y Gin Company's Finger Lime Gin

Australia is on our mind right now - not just because we're sick of this cold winter, but because finger limes are amazing! David T. Smith gives us a look at That Boutique-y Gin Company Finger Lime Gin.

The last few years have seen a great increase in the number of Australian gins on the market. These spirits have helped to introduce the world to a host of previously unknown ingredients only found on the island continent, such as lemon myrtle, wattle seed and finger limes. It is the last of these that is particularly fascinating....

The finger lime (citrus australasica) is a citrus fruit similar in size, shape and appearance to a gherkin. Inside the fruit’s slightly crunchy skin are innumerous round, tangy globules that pop in the mouth with a zesty zing, hence their nickname: “lime caviar” - an apt description.

Finger limes are endemic to Australia and grow around the borders of Queensland and New South Wales. The plants are relatively short and thorny, and form part of the scrubland in the region.

The Gin

That Boutique-y Gin Company Finger Lime Gin is made using a mix of classic gin botanicals to which whole finger limes are added. The final product, bottled at 46% ABV, is a zesty and lively gin with a hint of intrigue.

The TasteNose: Lemon and lime sherbert with a hint of violet and turkish delight.Taste: A creamy mouthfeel with notes of vanilla and a mix of lime jelly and lemon posset, then a gentle hint of cinnamon spice and a touch of key lime pie before more dry, earthy notes.Finish: A bright finish of lime zest; effervescent with a leafyness and a touch of pink peppercorn.

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